Dental Assistant

Overview

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll help keep appointments running smoothly while supporting safe, attentive care for patients. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist the dentist chairside, and help patients understand what to expect during their visit. Your impact: Careful preparation and clear communication help patients feel informed and support the clinical team in delivering consistent care.

Duties

• Prepare and maintain dental equipment and treatment rooms; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures such as pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, vital-sign checks, and 3D scanner use as directed and within applicable requirements.
• Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software; support dental receptionist tasks as needed.
• Protect patient information by following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.

Skills

• Required: Dental assisting or dental clinic experience; patient care skills; knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, and dental instrument processing.
• Required: Understanding of infection prevention management, healthcare infection prevention and control, and safe dental sterilization procedures.
• Preferred: Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems and patient management software.
• Preferred: Familiarity with dental X-ray, medical imaging, vital signs, 3D scanners, and medical documentation.
• Preferred: Experience supporting pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person